"you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope
  1. (humorous) Said as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always complaining. Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-you'd_complain_if_you_were_hung_with_a_new_rope-en-phrase-O3GWRBa7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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